Powder Principles: Law 3-Stance

Powder Principles: Law 3-Stance

In powder, how you distribute your weight from side to side may be even more important than fore-aft balance. "Weight shift goes into a totally unique, more subtle mode," emphasizes Junior. "Almost equal weighting of both skis is one key to making smooth, snaky turns."

"Whether they are close together or a little apart, both skis ought to work as a single unit," explains Steve. Put too much pressure on the downhill ski, for instance, and it may dive and hook up beneath the inside ski¿a sure recipe for crossed skis and a crash. Observe how gently Junior pressures his downhill ski to finish his turn (A).